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Jaguar XK

The Jaguar XK (project code X150) is the second and final generation of the Jaguar XK 2+2 grand tourer manufactured and marketed by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars under the X150 internal designation. The three-door fastback coupé debuted at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show with the 4.2-litre V8 engine of its predecessor, and the two-door convertible debuted in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show. The X150 is noted for its all-aluminium construction and its styling by Ian Callum, with details evoking prominent earlier Jaguar models, e.g., the Sayer nose recalling the XP/11 sports racing prototype of 1953 and adopted for the D-type – and the grille located badge recalling the E-type. A facelifted XK was launched in 2009 with a new 5.0-litre V8. The production of the XK ended in July 2014 without a replacement model.

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Predecessor: Jaguar XK (X100)

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Overview

The X150's design was completed in 2002 and was previewed by Advanced Lightweight Coupé (ALC) which was first seen at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The designer, Ian Callum, was also responsible for the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish grand tourers. The X150's grille is inspired by that of the 1961 E-Type. Introduced in the market in 2006, the X150 has a bonded and riveted aluminium monocoque chassis shared with the XJ and uses an all-aluminium construction. The X150 was the second Jaguar automobile assembled at the newly acquired Castle Bromwich plant alongside the XJ saloon. The X150, as compared to the X100 is 61.0 mm (2.4 in) wider and is 162.6 mm (6.4 in) longer. It is also 91 kg (200 lb) lighter than the X100 due to its aluminium construction resulting in performance and fuel consumption improvements. The 4.2-litre V8 engine was carried over from its predecessor and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen. Like the X100, the X150 has wood trim on the interior offered as standard equipment, however it is much subdued from the X100 wood trim. A notable feature on the interior was steering column mounted shift paddles for easier gear changes. A more powerful XKR version having a supercharged variant of the engine was introduced in 2007. Aesthetic differences as compared to the XK include four-way dual exhausts, redesigned front bumper and hood louvres for improved engine airflow, and distinctive Jaguar “R” logos and badges in the interior and exterior. The X150 convertible shares the same engine options as the coupé and features a conventional cloth top that requires 18 seconds for operation. The XK received a facelift in 2009, with minor alterations to front and rear lights and bumper designs, together with th

Specifications

=== Engines === Note: All AJ-V8 Gen III V8 engines, and the Jaguar XKR-S engine, are SAE rated. Transmission. All 4.2-litre models were fitted with a six-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift and J-gate gear selector. All 5.0-litre models were fitted with a six-speed ZF 6HP28 and the JaguarDrive rotary gear selector.

2011 facelift

In March 2011, on the launch of the XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show, Jaguar revealed the details of a facelift for the 2012 XK MY. The new specification included front and rear styling changes and internal trim changes with navigation system and a backup camera included as standard equipment. In addition to standard XK and XKR, the revised body shape formed the basis for the following models. XK and XKR Special Edition. The XK and XKR Special editions were unveiled exclusively for the European and the UK markets. They include the use of tactile 'scraffito' finished leather on the front seats, instrument binnacle, door and rear quarter casings; Poltrona Frau leather headlinings with Shadow Walnut and Dark Figured Aluminium veneer, 525W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, 16 by 16 way adjustable heated Performance seats, a heated steering wheel and keyless entry/start, choice of Celestial Black, with Crystal Blue, Lunar Grey, Polaris White, Rhodium Silver and Ultimate Black body colour; two new 20-inch alloy wheel options (Venom, Orona). XKR-S. Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the XKR-S is a high performance version of the XKR. Notable changes over the standard XKR include a supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III R direct-injection V8 engine having a maximum power output of 405 kW; 542 hp (550 PS) at 6,000 to 6,500 rpm and 680 N⋅m (502 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2,500 to 5,500 rpm, an increased top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), active sports exhaust, a bespoke suspension system, 16-way adjustable memory sports seats with carbon fibre effect leather, reprogrammed Adaptive Dynamics, 20-inch Vulcan wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tyres along with Jaguar's High Performance Braking System. XK Dynamic R, XK Signature (2014). The XK Dynamic R was a 'run out' version of the XKR with the Black Dynamic Pa

Special models

=== XKR Portfolio (2008) === The 2008 XKR Portfolio is a version of the XKR developed by Jaguar's Special Vehicles team and Alcon, it is often incorrectly referred to as a 2007 model due to being built and first sold in 2007. It includes 400 mm diameter front and 350 mm rear brake discs, six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, 20-inch five-spoke BBS wheels, power vents, a Celestial Black body colour (optional Liquid Silver for UK and Switzerland models), Engine-Spun aluminium veneer or optional Satin American Walnut veneer, an alloy and leather gearshift selector, soft-grab door handles, contrast stitching throughout the cabin, leather-edged mats with Jaguar logos, Portfolio treadplates on the doorsills and a 525 W Premium Audio system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound system by Bowers & Wilkins. XKR-S (2009). The XKR-S is a limited production (200 units) version of the XKR coupé for the European market, 50 units were built in RHD for the UK, 150 units were built in LHD, it was not sold outside of the UK or EU. It was a 2009 model year vehicle but built in 2008. The model was developed by Jaguar's Special Vehicles team in collaboration with British competition brake specialist Alcon and has an electronically limited top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). The additional performance was achieved through improved aerodynamics (reduced drag and lift) and a revised suspension set-up. Other changes include an S Alcon R Performance braking system with 400 mm diameter front and 350 mm rear brake discs, six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, recalibrated suspension, Ultimate Black body colour, XKR-S badging on the rear of the car, a 10 mm lower ride height, 20-inch Vortex forged alloy wheels with bespoke tyres, an active exhaust system, leather

Production and worldwide Sales

Production of the XK began in early 2006 and ended in July 2014 without a replacement model. Total sales are from 2009. The sales figures for 2015 and 2016 consist of dealer stocks.

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Specifications

name

Jaguar XK, Jaguar XKR

Manufacturer

Jaguar Cars

Production

December 2005 – July 2014, 27,612 produced

Model years

2006–2015

Layout

Front-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Assembly

United Kingdom: Castle Bromwich, Birmingham (Castle Bromwich Assembly)

Class

Grand tourer (S)

Body style

3-door liftback coupé, 2-door convertible

Predecessor

Jaguar XK (X100)

Successor

Jaguar F-Type

Engine

3.5 L AJ V8 (German, Italian, Dutch, and Belgian markets only.), 4.2 L AJ34 V8, 4.2 L AJ34S supercharged V8, 5.0 L AJ-V8 Gen III V8, 5.0 L AJ-V8 Gen III supercharged V8

Transmission

6-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic

Related

Jaguar XJ (X350)

Wheelbase

2750 mm

Length

2007–2009: 4790 mm, 2010–2014: 4793 mm

Width

1892 mm

Height

1320 mm, XK Convertible: 1328 mm

Kerb weight

Coupé: 1595 kg, Convertible: 1675 kg

Designer

Ian Callum (2002)

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1474162CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XK_(X150)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1371535548 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jaguar_X150_front_20080223.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Rudolf Stricker · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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